PLANO, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Elevates Safety and Style with New Standard Features and New FX Edition * * FX Edition Adds 18-inch Gloss White-Finished Alloy Wheels, Rear Wing and Sport Touring Seats with Orange Stitching * Blind Spot Monitor w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is Now Standard Across All Grades * 2.0L, Dynamic Force 4-cylinder Achieves 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. o  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * A travel experience fit for a Queen City: American Airlines announces lounge investment at Charlotte Douglas International Airport * FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines continues to enhance the premium customer experience and invest in the Charlotte community with its latest plans to build a Flagship (r) lounge and expand its Admirals Club (r) lounge footprint at Charlotte Douglas Int  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: * * * Ascension Texas hospitals nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care * Five Ascension Texas have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(r) achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimate  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Building Stronger Leaders Through Conflict Resolution * Joint Base San Antonio, Texas - Conflict at JBSA is no longer viewed as a disruption, but as an essential leadership tool for mission success. The base hosted the Strength Through Unity Tour, a Department of the Air Force initiative, June 9-13 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The program aimed to build confli  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Condemns President Trump's Firing Without Just Cause of Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa Cook, the First Black Woman Appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors * (Houston, TX)-- On Friday, August 29, 2025, Congressman Al Green, the top Democrat on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, which oversees the Federal Reserve Sy  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sessions Announces EPA Award to City of Huntsville * WACO, TX- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will hold a press conference today to announce that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,000,000 to the City of Huntsville for Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation. This funding, secured through the Appropriations process at the request of Congressman Sessions, wi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sessions Leads Letter Opposing Marijuana Rescheduling * WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17), joined by colleagues Andy Harris (MD-01), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Chip Roy (TX-21), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Blake Moore (UT-01), Gary Palmer (AL-06), David Rouzer (NC-07), and Mary Miller (IL-15) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to reject mari  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * El Paso Sector warns of dangerous misinformation spread by smuggling organizations * El Paso Sector For More Information E-mail Landon.R.Hutchens@cbp.dhs.gov; or call (202) 407-4241 EL PASO, Texas - The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is alerting the community about an increase in false information being circulated by smuggling organizations on social  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events Announces the Inaugural Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Women's Basketball Invitational * ESPN Events announces the addition of a new owned-and-operated women's basketball invitational - the inaugural Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational, set for Sunday, Dec. 14. The first-ever game will feature a Big 12/SEC battle between Baylor and Texas at Dickies Ar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSdok) -- A Federal Maritime Commission judge has denied a motion for summary judgment in the case of "Formu Kleen Inc. v. Top Shipping Systems Corp." (Docket No. 25-08). The decision, served on August 28, 2025, stems from a complaint alleging that Top Shipping Systems, Miami, Florida, violated the Shipping Act by holding two container shipments of Formu Kleen, Plano, Texas, as collateral for past-due payments. The complainant, Formu Kleen, filed a motion for summary judgm  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Home health agency owner sentenced to more than six years in Medicare fraud and identity theft scheme A 64-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison after his conviction on all counts as charged for leading a Medicare fraud scheme involving the submission of falsified medical records, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. The jury deliberated for   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Houston, Texas, is advancing its HPE Juniper Networking Portfolio with new AI-native innovations aimed at creating self-driving network operations. The company announced major enhancements to its HPE Juniper Networking portfolio, which will use agentic AIOps to simplify IT management and improve user experiences. The updates build on HPE's GreenLake Intelligence, which uses specialized AI agents within a multi-layered IT framework to facilita  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 29 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2025: * * * iHeartMedia Announces the Return of House of Music Presented by Hyundai at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One An immersive experience with rooms inspired by artists at this year's festival main stage including Ed Sheeran, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Tate McRae and more House of Music presented by Hyundai takes place September 19 and 20 from 4 p.m. - 1 a.m. out  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 28 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts Announces a New Limited Series "Get Your Head in the Game With Bart Johnson" Podcast celebrating High School Musical ahead of its 20th anniversary premieres today * LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced "Get Your Head In The Game with Bart Johnson." Known for his role as the beloved and iconic Coach Jack Bolton  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 28 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * iHeartPodcasts Enters Its Era of Love With "Famously Available" Hosted by Ben Higgins The new series spotlights fabulous single women on their journeys to find love, including DeAnna Pappas and Mercedes Northup * LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced "Famously Available," executive-produced by Ben Higgins and Ashley Iaconetti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for church parking lot methamphetamine deal A 41-year-old Mexican national has been ordered federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute 116 kilograms of methamphetamine and for unlawfully possessing ammunition and multiple weapons, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Eustorgio Quiroz-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * Texas Legislature Passes Landmark Bill to Protect Women's Privacy and Safety Senate Bill 8 Completes Stand With Women Legislative Framework in Texas * AUSTIN, TX -- Women's private single-sex spaces are one step closer to protection in Texas, as Senate Bill 8--the "Texas Women's Privacy Act"--passed through the Texas Legislature, advancin  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommKhenon Hall, Running Backs - Baylor * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Khenon Hall, the Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach at Baylor University. Coach Hall discusses his coaching journey, including overcoming adversity and a career-ending injury, as well as his approach   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * A keto diet might benefit females more than males, a new UT Health San Antonio study suggests Estrogen may be protective against adverse effects * Could a keto diet affect males differently from females? A study from The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) suggests so, and estrogen could promote different protecti  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * MBA alumna turns Hurricane Katrina experience into book By April Thompson As the world marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Lamar University graduate and civil engineer Courtney Kelly is sharing her story of resilience through children's literature. Kelly, who earned her MBA from Lamar in 2021, is the author of "Celeste Saves the City," a self-published book based on her experience evacuating New Orlea  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Lennar has announced the availability of a new home collection at Tillage Farms, a master-planned community in Princeton, Texas. The company stated that the new "Dream Collection" offers innovative home designs with pricing beginning in the mid-$100,000s. According to a company official, the new collection provides a unique opportunity for today's market, especially for first-time homebuyers, due to its affordable pricing. The official also said that the Tillage Farms  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Millions of women rely on contraceptives, but new Rice study shows they may do more than just prevent pregnancy * Hormonal birth control is a fact of life for millions of women. In the U.S. alone, more than 60 million women of reproductive age have used contraceptives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most often to prevent pregnancy but also to manage conditions such as endometriosi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Athletic Trainers' Association, Carrollton, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging changes to the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Recommendations focus on enhancing the roles of certified athletic trainers within existing healthcare frameworks to improve patient care access, especially in underserved areas. In their correspondence, NATA represents over 37,000 certified health ca  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New theoretical model sheds light on ovarian aging, offering path toward advances in women's health * Researchers at Rice University have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause, revealing mechanisms that could inform future strategies for women's health. A recent study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters highlights the fin  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice alum honored with international award for groundbreaking archaeology research * Glass beads from Ile-Ife, central to Babalola's research on West Africa's independent glassmaking tradition. Rice University alumnus Abidemi Babatunde Babalola '11 '15 has been named a recipient of the 2025 Dan David Prize, one of the world's largest history awards that honors early to midcareer scholars whose work pushes t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice to celebrate grand opening of Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall Sept. 11 * (Rendering courtesy of DS+R) What: Rice University will host a grand opening ceremony for Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall, the new home for the Department of Art. The 83,000-square-foot facility designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro will serve as a hub for visual arts, performance, interdisciplinary collaboration and research-driven crea  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * The Honorable Bill Bazzi, of Michigan, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Tunisia * Ms. Melinda Hildebrand, of Texas, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Costa Rica  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has issued an authorization for an art piece from a foreign country to be brought into the U.S. This imported object is slated for display in the exhibition "Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting" at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas. The determination also permits its display at other potential venues. The agency's determination confirms that the object holds cultural significance and its temporary presentation within the U  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * A phone call that changed global medicine How one invitation to Texas A&M set Gary Krishnan on a path to medical breakthroughs By Mamie Hertel In the fall of 1989, Gary Krishnan, Ph.D., arrived in College Station with a suitcase, a scholarship and an open-ended dream. Krishnan had left his home in India to join the Texas A&M Col  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Qianqian Dong will study 'forever chemicals' in soil and water New environmental chemistry faculty member joins Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences By Kay Ledbetter The analysis and remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, the "forever chemicals" in soil and water environments, will be the research foc  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Design Smarter: How AI Is Reshaping Architecture Artificial intelligence research at Texas A&M is giving the next generation of architects tools to create and explore designs in entirely new ways. By Ana Renfroe and Jordan Wells Imagine you could describe a five-story apartment building in simple words and instantly see a 3D model you can explore through mixed reality. No difficult software or coding. J  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news: * * * Ice-Cooled Buildings Could Ease Strain On Power Grid Texas A&M researchers are working to improve an "ice battery" system that freezes water at night to cool buildings during the day. By Lesley Henton Ice has a proven track record when it comes to cooling drinks in the summer, so why not take it a step further? A big step, in fact, as thermal energy storage systems, often called "ice batteries,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding its proposed Air Plan Approval related to Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) in the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (HGB) area. TCEQ's correspondence, dated August 25, addresses the agency's evaluation of Texas regulations concerning volatile organic compounds (VOC) as they pertain to compliance with the 2008 National Amb  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * The PREVENT equations can improve, personalize care for adults with high BP * DALLAS, August 28, 2025 -- Using the Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs (PREVENT(tm)) equations provides more accurate risk estimates and supports personalized treatment for adults with high blood pressure or hypertension, according to a new scientific statement published today in   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Two Self-Professed Religious Leaders Who Used Physical and Psychological Abuse to Coerce Victims to Solicit Tens of Millions in Donations Federally Charged and Arrested * A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan returned a ten-count indictment against two defendants for their alleged roles in a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy that victimized individuals in Michigan, Flo  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 29 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Aug. 28, 2025: * * * U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler given 'Secularist' award for reinforcing state-church separation The FFRF Action Fund bestows its "Secularist of the Week" award to U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler for reaffirming his commitment to   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * UT's Clements Center for National Security Bolstered by $10 Million Clements Foundation Gift The William P. Clements Foundation has committed $10 million to secure the future of the Clements Center for National Security. The funding will expand opportunities for students who will serve as the next generation of national security leaders. "As a public flagship university, we have a responsibility to ser  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA chosen to modernize Texas flood data After Central Texas floods, UTA will enhance rainfall data to improve forecasts and train engineers * In wake of the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, The University of Texas at Arlington has been chosen to lead a statewide effort to modernize rainfall and weather data, strengthening flood forecasting and water planning across Texas.   more

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston study links firefighter smoke exposure to biological changes that increase cancer risk By Laura Frnka-Davis A new study published in Environmental Research by researchers at UTHealth Houston offers valuable insights into how firefighting can affect the body on a molecular level, potentially leading to long-term health risks such as cancer. As one of the first stu  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 29 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB launches first of its kind hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort in Laredo The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) launched its inaugural Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) cohort at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo (UT Center at Laredo) in Laredo, Texas, today. The program is the first hybrid occupational therapy program offered by a public university  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY! University of North Texas system lifts drag 'pause' after FIRE/ACLU of TX letter * DENTON, Texas, Aug. 28, 2025 --The University of North Texas system confirmed that it has lifted its "pause" on drag performances across its campuses, in response to a demand letter from civil liberties organizations informing the school that it was violating its students  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Wireless implant network could transform cardiac, neurological care * (Photo by Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University) Researchers at Rice University and collaborators have developed a wireless network of miniature bioelectric implants that could transform treatment for heart failure, spinal cord injury and other chronic conditions. The system would integrate with patient anatomy easier than conventional medical  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release: * * * YouTube Scambaiters Help Dismantle $65 Million Multinational Fraud Ring Targeting Thousands of Seniors Twenty-eight alleged members of a Chinese organized crime ring are charged in four federal grand jury indictments with participating in a massive $65 million fraud scheme targeting thousands of seniors across the United States--including a 97-year  more